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Apple Valley, MN vs Highlands Ranch, CO

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Highlights
- Highlands Ranch has 42.3% less rainy days than Apple Valley.
- Highlands Ranch has 24.9% more Sunny Days than Apple Valley.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Highlands Ranch scores 9.1% better than Apple Valley
 Apple Valley, MNHighlands Ranch, COUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1938
 Snowfall45  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock76106
 Sunny197  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8786
 Avg. Jan. Low6  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index3.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock56952443
Reviews for Apple Valley    5 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Being ex military, I have traveled to a lot of States. If I had my way, Id live in San Diego, but I can't afford it. My second choice would be Mn. There are lots of  More

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Over 16 years ago

Apple Valley is a somewhat boring place to live. Most of the houses look the same. They are painted the same to conform to rules. Mostly chain stores but I prefer  More

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Over 17 years ago

Quiet w lots of parks and low  More

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Reviews for Highlands Ranch    20 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I was born and raised in Highlands Ranch and I know what you’re thinking. “This is a rich girl.” I am not. My parents moved here before it became rich and boujie and the  More

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Worked in the DTC and HR was an easy commute. The people are yuppy- scum-snobs, who do not thank you for holding the door open for their 3+ children, noses held high in  More

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Over 11 years ago

When we moved here from Denver, about 2.5 yrs ago, I did note the affluence, lack of diversity (compared to Denver) and seeming Stepford Wives phenomenon. It is all  More

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